Epidemiology, Aetiology and Statistics

Understanding the causes and patterns of substance use and related disorders.

Effectiveness of nurse-initiated smoking cessation intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Scientific article

7 April 2025

Background Smoking is one of the top causes of preventable death and is linked to many serious health problems, including cancer and chronic diseases. Nurses can play a big role in helping people quit smoking by offering support through...

International Conference on Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior

23 July 2025

Macau

China

The Asian Association for

50th Annual Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol

9 June 2025

Glasgow

United Kingdom

The Kettil Bruun Society for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol was established in 1986 and originated in the epidemiology section of the International Council on Alcohol and Addictions (ICAA). The KBS society is an international organization of scientists engaged in research on the social aspects of alcohol use and alcohol problems.

Substance Use Monitoring and Surveillance: Challenges faced by LMICs

Opinion piece, commentary

24 January 2025

Substance use surveillance has emerged as a crucial public health strategy across Africa, particularly in light of the alarming rise in substance use among adolescents (1). This trend poses significant health risks that require a...

2025 NIDA International Forum: Research Poster Abstract Submission and Travel Award Requests

News

Join the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) International Program for the 2025 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 13–14, 2025, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The Forum research...

National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS) 2023: Data on Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Treatment Facilities

Report

30 October 2024

The National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) is a voluntary, annual survey that collects data from all active substance use and mental health treatment facilities across the United States, its territories, and...

NIDA Workshop on Innovative Applications of Geospatial Data Science in Drug Use Research

3 December 2024

Online

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Eastern Time

A rationale for an orientation towards systems of prevention

Opinion piece, commentary

27 November 2024

Prevention aligned with science and standards advocates for a person-focused rather than a drug-focused perspective when articulating responses and services. Such a perspective follows a narrative that early initiation to substance use is...

Toxicological Aspects of Cocaine Consumption

ISSUP Webinar

3 December 2024

ISSUP Colombia presents its webinar on the Toxicological Aspects of Cocaine Consumption.

Examining the Role of Alcohol and Cannabis Use Patterns in Bystander Opportunity and Behavior for Sexual and Relationship Aggression

Scientific article

15 October 2024

A study was conducted to examine how patterns of alcohol and cannabis use are associated with bystander intervention in situations involving the risk of sexual and relationship violence among college students. Researchers aimed to explore...